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そう = I hear that～
Usage: plain form: V、い－adj、な－adj、Ｎ＋そうだ
In Japanese そう is 2 using. Other, meaning is It looks ～，It seems ～
くindicates the speaker’s conjecture or judgement based on what he/she sees or feels>